Discover Hand-Building: Full Class

Come and join us in a two-part session exploring the basics of hand-building. In the first class, you will have an introduction to clay and learn the main techniques used to make beautiful, unique pottery. In the second class, we will teach the basics of glazing. In this class you will be able to experience the whole pottery process from start to finish. Let it be the start of your journey into pottery or a special gift for a friend. 

Who is this class for?

This course is perfect for complete beginners, or those who want to develop their skills. 

Course Outline

• 2 x 2.5 hour guided sessions (1 x hand-building & 1 x glazing)
• Possibility to make 2 - 4 small pieces of your choice
• Access to all materials, tools & firings
• Taking a class at Kleistone Studio will give you the chance to use our studio during Open studio sessions (subject to booking and payment separately)

Location: Kleistone Studio in Kreuzberg. 

Teacher / language: 

18.03 + 01.04: Kate / Deutsch
15.04 + 29.04: Kate & Elisabetta / English
06.05 + 20.05: Kate / Deutsch

Further information

In this workshop, you will be shown three different hand-building techniques; pinching, coiling and slab building. These techniques are the fundamentals of hand-built pottery and can be used alone or combined to make all kinds of shapes, forms and objects. 

During this class you are welcome to play and experiment, making any object/s you like. Due to the limited class size of 7 people, you will have plenty of 1-on-1 time for questions and support. 

In the second part of the course, you will get to glaze your pieces using the studio glazes. After this, your pottery will be fired and ready to collect in about 3 weeks. We will notify you via email when the pieces are ready for collection.

Please bring your own apron. You can also purchase one at our shop. 

Please note that we can only keep pieces 2 months after you have been notified.

NOTE: We understand that life gets in the way and that you may miss a class. However we cannot accommodate or allow you to make up a class later or swap classes. We cannot make exceptions. It is your responsibility to ensure you can make the classes.

Cancellation policy:

Classes are non-refundable but you can rebook to a future class, provided you give at least 7 days notice. See our full policies down the page.